VW Golf GTD v BMW 120d v Skoda Octavia vRS: DRAG RACE

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Who's ready for a hot hatch drag race?! We've got the new VW Golf GTD going up against the Octavia vRS & the BMW 120d!

Now we know what you're thinking... And yes, you're right, they're all diesels. But wait! Just because they're diesel doesn't mean this won't make for an interesting drag race. Just check out how evenly matched these three competitors are...

First up we've got Mat in the GTD. It's powered by a 2-litre turbocharged diesel, which can produce 200hp & 400Nm. As for the Octavia vRS? Well, it's also powered by a 2-litre turbocharged diesel, and just like the GTD, it can put down 200hp & 400Nm!

And last up we have the BMW. It's also powered by a 2-litre turbocharged diesel, and while it matches the others on producing 400Nm of torque, it's oh-so slightly down on power, at 190hp.

So there's no denying they're pretty evenly matched, especially when you consider they're all FWD, they all weigh around 1,500kg, and they all cost around £32,000! But can you guess which will come out on top? You'll have to keep watching to find out!

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[carwow]

Should we film another diesel drag race? If so, share your dream line-up below!

[yousufahm_ed]

Matt's GF: "Matt, do you love me?" / Matt: "Click on the pop out banner in the top right hand corner of the screen to find out.

[matemarijan]

More races like this. 320d vs c220d vs a4 2.0tdi or diesel with their petrol counterpart

[janniskade]

Make Golf 8 GTI vs GTD vs GTE please. That would be interesting

[JamofDeath]

I was pleasantly surprised at how well that Octavia vrs Estate held up being how heavy it was compared to the others

[davedavidson]

I really enjoy these drag races actually getting to see every day cars go for it

[jaruslavnguyen]

The GTD sounds like V8 from the inside and a vacuum cleaner from the outside

[souk-tv]

If someone told me that Skoda's would ever be as high as 32 grand + in the future back in the 90's, I would have laughed my ass off and called them a fool.

[SilverSmrfr]

I would love to see a economy comparison between a 3.0L Diesel, a 2.0L Diesel and a 1.6/1.4L Diesel.

[dankn]

More diesels please! Bring on the 3.0L German diesel battle :)

[cinimini]

Those other drivers have a perfect sense of humor today, what a delight.

[dendiasika]

4:03 thats the cutest "yes please" ive ever heard

[panino]

BMW started before the "go" in the second try and wasn't able to arrive at least in second position....well done!!

[jeebus]

7:10 - "I positioned myself perfectly to watch that race happen..." Love the wit.

[exstatiska]

Would love to see a "what can you get for £10, 000, £20, 000, £30, 000" series

[jifffff]

Day 72 of asking for a running race between mat and yianni

[jayshernchun]

We need a 520d vs 520i sort of race where the good ol’ diesels race against their petrol brothers 👀

[topalovicbih]

BMW jumped the start and still finished last 😅

[Krbrs]

I find it strange that the gtd does 0-62 in 7, 2s, the 120d in 7, 3s and the vrs in 7, 4s when the outcome is like this. Would have been interesting to drive them on a bench to see what they really puts out.

[zakariabhaidka]

4:01 The way he says "yes please" 😂